Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul (2024)
Play it Loud is a feature documentary that tells the little known story of how Jamaican music became a critical and unlikely part of Canadian culture, told through the life, music, struggles and triumphs of beloved singer Jay Douglas.
In early 1960s Toronto, a white, Anglo-centric city, an underground music scene emerged from the Jamaican diaspora, led by newcomers like Jackie Mittoo, Wayne McGhie, and a young Jay Douglas. Battling racism and indifference, they left a lasting but underrecognized mark on Canadian music and culture. Nearly 60 years later, Jay Douglas still champions Jamaican music and is finally receiving long-overdue recognition. Play It Loud is a feature documentary that tells the little-known story of how Jamaican music became a vital, unlikely part of Canadian culture. It traces a cultural migration that made Canada a global hub for Jamaican music - celebrated abroad but overlooked at home. Told through the life and music of beloved singer Jay Douglas, born Clive Pinnock in rural Jamaica, the film follows his journey from teen performer to enduring icon.
Cast
- Jay Douglas - Jay Douglas
- Jackie Richardson - Jackie Richardson
- Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar - Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar
- Rollie "Cadence Weapon" Pemberton - Rollie "Cadence Weapon" Pemberton
- Lillian Allen - Lillian Allen
- Klive Walker - Klive Walker
- Nicholas Jennings - Nicholas Jennings
- Carlene Davis - Carlene Davis
- Grub Cooper - Grub Cooper
- Supreme La Rock - Supreme La Rock
Screenplay
- Graeme Mathieson
- Brina Romanek
- David New (Story Editor)
- Andrew Munger (Co-Writer)
Themes
Reggae Vibration: Peace and Love, Reggae Dub and Roots Vibration
Keywords
canada, jamaica, toronto, canada, reggae, west indian, funk music, soul music, caribbean history
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul about?
- In early 1960s Toronto, a white, Anglo-centric city, an underground music scene emerged from the Jamaican diaspora, led by newcomers like Jackie Mittoo, Wayne McGhie, and a young Jay Douglas. Battling racism and indifference, they left a lasting but underrecognized mark on Canadian music and culture. Nearly 60 years later, Jay Douglas still champions Jamaican music and is finally receiving long-overdue recognition. Play It Loud is a feature documentary that tells the little-known story of how Jamaican music became a vital, unlikely part of Canadian culture. It traces a cultural migration that made Canada a global hub for Jamaican music - celebrated abroad but overlooked at home. Told through the life and music of beloved singer Jay Douglas, born Clive Pinnock in rural Jamaica, the film follows his journey from teen performer to enduring icon.
- Who directed Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul?
- Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul was directed by Graeme Mathieson.
- Who stars in Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul?
- Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul stars Jay Douglas, Jackie Richardson, Lowell 'Sly' Dunbar, Rollie "Cadence Weapon" Pemberton, Lillian Allen, Klive Walker.
- How long is Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul?
- Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul?
- Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul is a Music, Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul?
- Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul had a budget of $656,000.
- What are the themes of Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul?
- The themes of Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul include: Reggae Vibration: Peace and Love, Reggae Dub and Roots Vibration.